2000 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · X597 BVJ
2000 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 148,432 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X597 BVJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2017
- 148,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X597 BVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Vauxhall Astra (X597 BVJ) between April 2006 and April 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Windscreen (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Steering (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
X597 BVJ Mileage History
- 04/04/200679,380 mi
- 04/04/200679,380 mi
- 03/04/200790,289 mi+10,909 mi
- 03/04/200899,657 mi+9,368 mi
- 04/04/200899,657 mi
- 24/03/2011118,020 mi+18,363 mi
- 24/03/2011118,020 mi
- 29/03/2012122,212 mi+4,192 mi
- 21/03/20130 mi-122,212 mi
- 28/03/2014127,994 mi+127,994 mi
- 05/04/2016141,718 mi+13,724 mi
- 05/04/2016141,718 mi
- 03/04/2017148,432 mi+6,714 mi
- 03/04/2017148,432 mi
Average of roughly 6,279 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
Blocked scuttle drains and ageing connectors can upset the ECU and engine-bay wiring, causing poor running, non-starts or random warning lights.
- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
Corroded wheel-speed sensor wiring or ABS-module issues can leave the warning light on and turn a cheap hatch into an MOT headache.
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